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John Black

1890 – 1962

First baseman in Major League Baseball in 1911

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About John Black

Lived 1890 – 1962 (aged 72). John Black was an American baseball player.

John Falconor Black (February 23, 1890 – March 20, 1962), was a Major League Baseball first baseman who played in with the St. Louis Browns.

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John Falconor Black

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John Black?

first baseman in Major League Baseball in 1911

When was John Black born?

John Black was born on 23 February 1890 in Covington.

When did John Black die?

John Black died on 20 March 1962 in Rutherford.

What was John Black's occupation?

John Black was a baseball player.

What nationality was John Black?

John Black was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Black

· Wikidata: Q6222037

· DBpedia: John Black (baseball)

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